PowerShot V1vs X-H2S
Fujifilm
X-H2S (2022)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Vlogging & Travel — PowerShot V1 (2025): The PowerShot V1 is Canon's best compact camera — a 1-inch stacked sensor, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4K/60p, built-in ND, and an articulating screen in a pocketable body. It is the compact camera Canon's content-creator audience has been waiting for, and a genuine step forward over the G7X series.
Sports, Wildlife & Professional Video — X-H2S (2022): The fastest Fujifilm ever made — 40fps, 4K/120p, and subject-detection AF that redefines what APS-C can do for action photography.
Who should buy what
PowerShot V1 (2025)
- Content creators who want Canon's best compact for vlogging and social media
- Travel photographers who want 4K and a zoom lens in one pocketable body
- Vloggers upgrading from G7X series who want better AF and video specs
- Photographers who want a capable compact backup body
X-H2S (2022)
- Sports and wildlife photographers who want mirrorless AF performance without full-frame prices
- Fujifilm videographers who need 4K/120p and internal ProRes in a compact body
- X-T5 owners who prioritise speed and video over resolution
- Professionals who need weather sealing down to -10°C and deep-grip ergonomics for heavy lenses
Quick take: The x-h2s has the highest resolution at 26mp; the powershot v1 is the most affordable; only the x-h2s is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot V1 (2025) | X-H2S (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £900 | £2,499 |
| Sensor | 22.3MP 1-inch Stacked CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 22.3MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) + electronic stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (electronic) | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ~580 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 340g (with battery and card) | 660g body only |
| Dimensions | 112.0 × 65.0 × 50.0mm | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.8× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating |
| Mount | Fixed Canon zoom lens (equivalent wide-to-tele) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot V1 | X-H2S |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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